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FL H0041

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/9/2012

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Caldwell

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to create Section 28 of Article X establishing restrictions on naming public buildings, roads, bridges, parks, and recreational facilities after living persons or recently deceased individuals

  • Prohibits naming public facilities after any person who has not been deceased for at least five years, with limited exceptions

  • Allows naming facilities after living persons or those deceased less than five years only with approval of a four-fifths supermajority vote by the governmental body enacting the designation

  • Absolutely prohibits naming any public facility after a public officer while that person remains in office, regardless of supermajority approval

  • Requires submission of the amendment to Florida voters for approval at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law

Legislative Description

Naming of Public Buildings and Facilities

Last Action

Died in Government Operations Subcommittee

3/9/2012

Committee Referrals

Government Operations Subcommittee9/15/2011

Full Bill Text

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